Celebrating a love of all things reading and writing
As I go back into school mode, there are a lot of great YA and MG books coming out in September. I also found some mysteries and a bit of romance. September 5 Stephen King’s Holly marks the triumphant return of beloved King character Holly Gibney. Readers have witnessed Holly’s gradual transformation from a shy... Continue Reading →
Two years ago, I launched Nicole's Nook a blog dedicated to a love of books. This year I focused on a new look for the blog and increasing the number of book reviews. My goal for next year is to free write more posts with my thoughts related to bookish topics. What are some topics... Continue Reading →
Welcome to my weekly post where I look back at some of my four and five star reads before I started Nicole's Nook. Publisher: Thomas Dunne Books Publication Date: May 1, 2013 Date Read: February 21, 2017 Goodreads Synopsis: "Every child knows how the story ends. The wicked pirate captain is flung overboard, caught in... Continue Reading →
Title: There's a Yeti in My Tummy Author: Meredith Rusu Illustrator:Martin Moran Publisher: 4U2B Books & Media Publication Date: August 29, 2023 Thanks to netgalley for an advanced reader copy in exchange for an honest review. Description: What happens when your inner yeti comes out to play? Matthew is a young boy with BIG, BIG... Continue Reading →
I just got back from a nine day tour of Iceland. While this is not a travel blog, I thought it would be of interest to my readers. Iceland, along with all Nordic countries, is one of the most literate countries in the world. By this, I don't mean their kids have high test scores.... Continue Reading →
Goodreads Synopsis: As one of the few witches in Britain, Mika Moon knows she has to hide her magic, keep her head down, and stay away from other witches so their powers don't mingle and draw attention. And as an orphan who lost her parents at a young age and was raised by strangers, she's... Continue Reading →
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